Spring Training Notes 5.3.09 | Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins have started off hot in the Grapefruit League posting a 4-1 record thus far. We all know that the records and scores are irrelevent during Spring Training, but what we can take away from this is how our guys have looked at the plate.

Who’s Hot?Delmon Young – 6/7, 2B
Delmon’s trying to play his way into the lineup after Ron Gardenhire’sÂ offseason quotesÂ leaving him off the opening day card. So far, he’s looked solid, crushing the ball all over the field.

Brian Buscher – 6/10, 2 2B, HR
Buscher has played out of his mind over the last few days. It’s just a matter of time before we start hearing the ‘Why did we sign Joe Crede’ chants. I imagine eventually he will regress to being Brian Buscher again, but until then, he’s playing his way into the opening day squad. Buscher’s solid performance puts pressure on Harris, Tolbert, andÂ even relievers trying to make the opening day squad. If Buscher increased his defensive 1B ability, his stock would certainly increase.

Dustin Martin – 6/9, 2 2B
Martin’s reminding us all that we have quite the outfield beyond Span, Gomez, and Young waiting in the minors.

Jason Kubel – 2/4, 2B, HR
Kubel’s only had a few at bats – but he’s done quite a bit with them. You have to believe he’s going to live up to his extension this season.

So hopefully, we’ll get to read about Joe Crede’s 4 Home Run game in the papers tomorrow. Looks like we’re fielding a solid lineup realizing that Morneau (Canada) and Punto (Italy) have reported to their respective teams’ WBC camps.

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A few links from around the Twins Nation:LaVelle Neal’s lasted entry discussing Delmon Young and some notes from around the minors.